Probate Services in Dubai
Court applications, DIFC probate, executor support, and estate settlement — 4 probate services for families in Dubai, in English and Arabic.
What Is Probate?
Probate is the court process after a death that confirms who may administer the estate — so banks release accounts, property transfers, and heirs receive their shares. Without the court grant, every asset stays frozen.
The Grant, Obtained
The court application prepared and followed through until the grant issues — DIFC or onshore.
The Executor, Supported
Bank releases, utilities, tenancies, and visas handled step by step, in the right order.
The Estate, Settled
Debts settled first, then lawful distribution with written agreements every heir signs.
How Your Will Moves Forward
From draft to record in four stages — each one explained before it begins.
Draft
Your will is prepared in English and Arabic and reviewed with you line by line.
Sign
You sign with witnesses. We prepare the file for the registration authority.
Register
Your will is placed on record with the DIFC Courts Wills Service or ADJD.
On Record
Your will is held on the official record — retrievable for decades, with probate and guardianship orders available when needed.
Our Probate Services
4 services covering the whole journey — from court application to final distribution.
Probate Application in Dubai Courts
Probate application support in Dubai — court filing, heirs' documentation, and executor guidance through the Dubai Courts after a death.
- Court filing prepared and checked
- Heirs' documents assembled and verified
- Executor guided through each hearing
- Arabic paperwork handled for you
DIFC Wills and Probate Registry
DIFC probate support in Dubai — administering a registered DIFC will through the grant of probate, the faster common-law route for non-Muslims.
- Grant of probate application prepared
- Registered DIFC will administered end to end
- Executor guided through each step
- Faster common-law route explained plainly
Executor & Estate Administration
Executor and estate administration support in Dubai — the grant, bank releases, DEWA, Ejari, visa cancelation, and PRO liaison handled step by step.
- Grant obtained for the executor
- Bank accounts released one by one
- DEWA, Ejari, and visa matters closed
- PRO liaison with each authority
Estate Distribution & Settlement
Estate distribution and settlement in Dubai — lawful division per the will or applicable law, sharing agreements among heirs, and asset title transfers.
- Lawful shares calculated per will or law
- Sharing agreements drafted among heirs
- Property and asset titles transferred
- Debts settled before division
Why SRAG Wills for Probate?
A focused wills consultancy — steady guidance with legal precision, when the family needs it most.
Right Forum First
DIFC or onshore, confirmed before filing — the file starts in the court that can finish it.
Executor Support
Banks, utilities, tenancies, and visas sequenced and followed up until each file closes.
Heirs Kept Together
Clear share calculations and written agreements while consensus is still possible.
Plain Commitments
Clear steps, honest scope, no urgency — you always know what happens next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does probate do?
It gives one person or set of heirs the court-confirmed authority to administer the estate — release bank accounts, transfer property, settle debts, and distribute what remains. No authority releases the assets of a deceased person without it.
Which court handles the estate?
It depends on the religion and nationality of the deceased, and where the assets sit. A registered DIFC will goes through the DIFC Courts for a grant of probate; other estates go through the Dubai Courts. We confirm the right forum before anything is filed.
How long does probate take?
A straightforward, uncontested file can conclude in several weeks, subject to the court schedule; contested or complex estates take longer. Timelines are set by the court — our work is keeping the file complete so nothing waits on paperwork.
What documents do we need?
Typically the death certificate, the passport and Emirates ID copies of the deceased, the will if one exists, proof of heirship such as marriage and birth certificates, and an inventory of the UAE assets. Papers issued abroad usually need attestation and legal translation.
Is SRAG Wills a law firm?
No. We are a wills consultancy and child brand of SRAG. We prepare filings and support the process; courts and authorities decide.
What should we bring to the first meeting?
The death certificate, the will if one exists, the passport and Emirates ID copies of the deceased, and a list of the UAE assets and the heirs. We confirm the exact list together.
Talk to us about your will
A quiet conversation is the first step. We will explain the routes and what fits your family.